A/N: This story has been rated M for a reason - you have been warned.
This chapter depicts a scene of sexual nature.
Chapter 21. At Last
They came up to a familiar sight. She smiled as she heard the sound of the trickling water, cascading through the rocks. It was a beautiful sight. There nestled under a small waterfall, in a small rock formation was a hot spring. There were solar-powered lamps nestled around the entrance to the onsen, gently illuminating the small piece of paradise. It was beautiful and inviting. Aya looked up at Sesshomaru as his hand remained wrapped around her waist.
"It is a private onsen," he said softly.
"We can be ourselves. Let go," he added.
He momentarily closed his eyes and his appearance began to change as his youkai appearance returned. The magenta stripes and crescent moon. The pointed ears and the claws. This was her Sesshomaru, the youkai who managed to weasel his way into her heart and set up a residence there. She tucked a piece of her brown hair behind her rounded ear. Then she closed her eyes and let go. And there she was, lavender hair, silver stripes and forest green eyes. The pointed ears and the claws.
"There you are," he said warmly, his gaze never leaving hers.
"Sessho-"
He moved his hand towards her face, letting it caress her cheek gently.
"I've waited too long to see you again,"he uttered.
He closed the space between as his lips descended onto hers. Her body was on fire as she felt his need for her. She kissed him back, gently parting her lips as he deepened it. He held onto her as they kissed with only the stars and the moon as the witness. Her left hand was around his neck, bringing him closer to her while her right one rested gently on the hem of his kendogi haori. She wanted more but perhaps an onsen wouldn't be a safe choice. They were interrupted once before. She gently broke the kiss and pulled away from him.
"What if …" Aya asked worried that they might be seen.
"No one would dare come. Besides, I have already placed a barrier over the area," he replied, easing her panic.
"In that case," Aya said as she slipped her shoes off.
She slipped off the lumpy sweater that hid her figure and then she quickly turned to her jeans, rolling them and leaving the on the mossy ground.
"This time you have my permission to watch," Aya said playfully.
She knew he was watching her every move and she liked it. Then her hands reached around, unclipping her bra and letting it join the rest of her clothes on the ground. She wondered just how much self-control did he have. Here she was, removing an item of clothing one after another as she let it fall on the ground. She let herself be vulnerable before him, her gaze never leaving his. Lastly, she slowly removed her panties before she entered the onsen, completely naked.
"Join me Sesshomaru-sama," she said seductively as she leaned against the rock.
He was a predator. His white haori came undone first. He let the robe fall to the ground and then he slipped off his shoes. With a quick pull, he disrobed his navy blue hakama pants. Aya could not help herself as she watched him intently. He was beautiful, standing there in all his naked glory. Her eyes fell onto his magenta stripes that decorated his body. She bit her lip as her gaze wandered to his already throbbing member. He still wanted her and the realization of that excited her. Sesshomaru did not waste anymore time. He entered the onsen and waded through the water coming right up to her.
"I've waited for you for centuries," he said as he inhaled her scent, letting it invade him.
His golden hues turning red.
"I know," she replied softly.
She remembered this intensity. It drove her senses wild as he overpowered them. This was them, completely naked surrounded by nature with only moonlight and the stars as their light. He captured her lips with passion as his hands glided down her sides. His touch was electric and she wanted more — needed more. She let out a moan as he kissed down her neck, then her collarbone. His clawed hand reached for one of her soft breasts, while his mouth traveled to the other. She was putty in his hands and yet she was not about to give him complete control. She placed her hand on his chin, bringing him up for another kiss. It was soft, gentle, comforting. She broke the kiss and pressed her forehead against his, taking in the moment, relishing in it. She looked into his eyes, noticing the red slowly disappearing once more only to be replaced by amber.
"Don't deny me," he said.
It sounded rather like a plea than a command.
"I am yours Sesshomaru so claim me," Aya replied.
He didn't need to be told twice. He wrapped his arms around her, lifting her up. Aya had her arms around his shoulders as her legs wrapped around him. With ease he removed her from the onsen and set down on the mossy ground. His body pressed against hers. He captured her lips once more as he wedged himself properly between her legs, leaving her to moan into his mouth. She felt him He placed soft and sensual kisses against her lips, her jaw, her neck, her collarbone, as if he was trying to coax more sounds out of her. His kisses traveled to her chest, paying close attention to her breasts when she moaned out loud.
"Sesshomaru!"
He let out a soft groan as he heard his name escape her lips. He moved back to her lips, claiming them in a passionate kiss as he pressed his throbbing member against her wet folds, thrusting his length into her.
They remained on the ground, Sesshomaru was on his back, gazing up at the night sky. Aya smiled as she was nestled in his arms. Her face was pressed against his chest as she cuddled to his warmth. Her smiled widened as she felt him place a soft kiss on the top of her head.
"You will never leave my side again," Sesshoumaru said, his right arm wrapped around her tightly.
"Sessho.."
She tried to interrupt him but he was not having it.
"When you disappeared into that godforsaken well I lost myself. I was angry. I felt betrayed. It took a decade for me to finally accepted that you did not belong in that time. But, I knew you belonged with me."
"Sessh.." she interrupted again as she moved a bit higher towards him.
"Let me finish. I have been wanting to say this to you for a long time and we both know that I do not show my emotions to anyone. I believed these connections made me weak. But you … you bewitched me the moment we met. You flattened the walls I built to keep everyone away. I have waited a long time to be with you. You are my mate and we are bonded for life," he whispered the last words softly against her ear and then he pressed a gentle kiss to her temple.
Aya looked up at him, her green eyes searching his golden ones.
"May I say something?" she asked, not breaking their eye contact.
Sesshoumaru nodded. Aya then got on top of him, needing to face him.
"This bond… between us … it's intense and it scares me. But, it also excites me. I want you Sesshoumaru. I want this but you need to understand that I am still simply a twenty-four year old woman who still wants to finish her post-secondary education. I had plans before you bulldozed your way into my life and I am not willing to give up on them. The idea of being mates, it is a marriage and I am simply not ready for that. I am not rejecting you. I am simply overwhelmed so please don't … don't be upset with me," she said, noticing the shift in his expression.
"You bit me. You marked me."
"I know," Aya agreed.
"I marked you. We're mates by youkai tradition," Sesshomaru added.
"I know we are. I know … but I was raised as a human and I never paid much attention to youkai traditions. I want love and I want it with you … and eventually I want a wedding … and kids … but right now we need to slow down. There's too much going on right now. My mother's disappearance, losing ojiichan, and-"
"What do you need from me?" Sesshoumaru interrupted.
"Just … be a supportive boyfriend," Aya said.
"Boyfriend?" Sesshoumaru asked as he raised his elegant eyebrow.
"Lover with a permanent bond then," Aya replied.
She leaned down and placed a soft kiss on his lips, silencing his budding smirk.
"Let's head back," Aya suggested.